Maine’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory provides critical and specialized expertise in laboratory services to protect the health and environment for all of Maine. Our team addresses these challenges through a wide variety of testing to detect, investigate, prevent, and control these public health hazards.
Environmental Lead
The threat of exposure to high levels of lead remains real for Mainers living and working in unsafe conditions. Learn more about lead prevention and order a free home lead dust test kit. Watch our video to see how to do the test.
Childhood Blood Lead Prevention
Maine’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (MCLPPP) has implemented the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation to screen for childhood lead poisoning using blood lead level analysis. Consistent with State Law, 22 MRSA Section 1317, the state lab provides blood lead testing in Maine. In addition to blood lead analyses, environmental testing is also provided.
Health Care Providers
- In-office blood lead testing
- Newborn bloodspot screening testing
- ImmPact, Maine’s Immunization Information System
Find more resources
- Preventing Lead Poisoning
- Free Lead Dust Tests
- Renovate, Repair or Paint Your Home
- Your Responsibilities as a Property Manager or Landlord
Contact us
Maine Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Unit
Dr. Maggie Bordeau,287-3222, margaret.bordeau@maine.gov
Blood Lead Section at Maine’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory
Heather Grieser BS, MB (ASCP), (207) 287- 5769, Heather.Grieser@maine.gov